PLC / HMI Control Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Shape the future of smart manufacturing

At Overton Industries, we build precision tooling and automation that power automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing leaders. From our Franklin, Indiana facility, our teams blend advanced technology with craftsmanship to deliver reliable, elegant solutions.

Location : Franklin, Indiana

Employment Type : Full-time

What a typical project looks like

Morning standup : you review a new assembly system with Mechanical Engineering, translating mechanical prints into electrical needs. By mid-morning, you’re drafting schematics in AutoCAD, finalizing the bill of materials, and confirming component selections with suppliers. After lunch, you power up a custom panel, configure PLC hardware to spec, and walk the build team through quality checks. You round out the day refining an HMI for a customer demo, updating software documentation, and preparing for an upcoming FAT.

How you’ll make an impact

• Create complete electrical designs and drawings (AutoCAD / SolidWorks) and develop a precise electrical BOM.
• Interpret mechanical drawings to define electrical requirements and safety architecture.
• Research and qualify vendor components for assembly and control, helping set and maintain internal standards.
• Power up panels and field devices; configure hardware to match application specifications.
• Support assembly with hands-on guidance; verify workmanship quality of technicians and assemblers.
• Partner with Sales Engineers to scope solutions and provide technical input for quotations.
• Engineer PLC and HMI applications from new concepts or specifications.
• Capture customer requirements for communications, HMI, and networking; translate them into clear software specifications.
• Refactor and modernize legacy code both in-house and at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot installed systems to minimize downtime and boost performance.
• Author user manuals and technical documentation, including software test plans, operating manuals with troubleshooting guides, and spare parts lists with vendor references.
• Participate in requirement reviews with Mechanical Engineering to ensure features are implemented correctly.
• Drive process improvements and best practices across automation and control disciplines.
• Run simulations and lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for seamless commissioning.

What you bring

Why Overton

Ready to build what’s next? Join a team that solves complex problems with practical, scalable automation.

Compliance

Equal Opportunity

Overton Industries is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.